The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPICS.
a MARKED INCREASE NOTICED IN
THE ATTENDANCE.


sRelations of Teacher and Glass" the
First Topic of the Day-Dr. Thirkield
Speaks on 1.-THE Teacher and His
Work"-Plans for Practical Work
Proposed.
AMERIcUs, GA, April IS. The second
days proceedings of the Sunday school
convention opened with a marked increase
in the attendance The morning session was
attended by 800 or 400 people among them
several business men of the city being
noticeable.
Thomas Moore, of Bolton, conducted the
opening exercises.
J. W Wbeatly. Of Americas, was NOM
mated and elected Vice President.
The first topic, Relations of teacher and
class was discussed by j. c. Courtney, w.
c. McGregor, Prof R. w. Smith and ]. C.
Kimball and others, in place of w. A.
Post, of Granville, who was expected TO
conduct it but was absent
THE TEACHER AND HIS WORK.
Rev. w. P. Thirkield, of Atlanta, made a
fine address on "The Teacher and His Work
DIR. Thrkield is an impassonate and practi-
cal speaker and makes his points sharp and
clear. 1t was evident that he had his sub
iect at heart. He pointed out that dis
tinction between the Sunday school and
secular school could not take place if the
church favored UNCONVENTIONAL Schools
where even practicable. He was not in
favor of mission schools, but when estab-
lished give them the best books, music and
teachers that can be afforded. Don't make
! them think they are paupers by pouring
into them all the WORKOUT appl-
t1ces from other schools. Schools
o10uld have a missionary spirit, bringing
chi1lren into the church. There should
b 8 place in the school for the whole church.
* the children were all gathered in when
Ypang there would be no necessity for work
- convert old people. The teacher should
b. converted one. A person Of sense
>4ould teach from love, not duty or am
b1kion, should know each scholar, ought to
know what he or she intends to teach and
ooRbt to teach Christ. The topic was in
q t0rually discussed by delegates after DR..
Ikukield closed.
f TOUCHING THE POCKET BOOK.
"A letter was read from the chairman Of
he Executive Committee, F. p. Lockhart,
III Augusta, stating that he could not be
resent, and suggesting that the delegates
XQpld contribute their earnings for the week
ling April - for the support of a man
Who would give his whole time to the work
Mx of the organization throughout the
&<ate. He would give S75, his earnings for
fhH week, to the cause.
The roll of counties was resumed, dele
Hztes reporting from many of them.
The afternoon session opened with a ser
gice of praise conducted by Mr.. Galloway
: OF Americus, Vice President j. w. Wheatly
presiding
HOW TO ATTAIN SUCCESS
A paper on the topic, How Can This Asso-
cation Best Attain its Highest Success - Dre-
pared by John r. West. of Macon, was read
by r. D. Clancy. Mr.. West advised the en-
ployment of man who would give his
whole time to the organization of county
and district associations on g plan similar to
that adopted by the Young Mems Christian
Association. The question was fully dis
cussed, and eliminated in the appointment
of a committee to consider the feasibility of
such plan. The committee is composed of
the following: G. Il. Bonner, r. w. Smith,
M. Galloway, Thomas A. Clayton and w.
Reports from counties by delegates were
then received
THE EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was opened at S
o'clock with a song service by r. j. Stroller,
of Eastman. Rev. w. z. Thirkield dis
cussed the question. Zone Story Education
Failure The topic was given to Rev. j
w. Lee, of Atlanta, but he was prevented
from coming.
The teachers meeting was illustrated in a
highly satisfactory manner by Miss fetish
of Augusta.
The attendance on the session is very large
showing the interest felt by the people.
Tomorrow is children's day. There will
be a procession and other interesting fea-
lures.